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Lavina High School

Public Grades 9-12

2^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 99% of Montana high schools

Summary

Lavina High School is a small public high school in Lavina, MT, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of just 23 students. Despite its small size, this school has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking 2nd out of 182 high schools in Montana and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lavina High School's students have achieved remarkable results, with 100% proficiency in ACT English Language Arts and 75% proficiency in ACT Science, far exceeding the state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 3.8 students per teacher is significantly lower than nearby Ryegate High School (6.0) and Broadview High School (7.0), suggesting that Lavina High School is able to provide personalized attention and support to its students. Additionally, the school spends $17,042 per student, which is lower than the state average and the nearby Ryegate High School, which spends $21,854 per student.

Lavina High School's remarkable improvement in its statewide ranking, from 109th out of 136 schools in 2006-2007 to 2nd out of 182 schools in 2024-2025, is a testament to the school's commitment to academic excellence and its ability to adapt and improve over time. This success is particularly noteworthy given the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's student population, as evidenced by the high percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients in the Lavina K-12 Schools district and the nearby Ryegate K-12 Schools and Broadview High School district.

Students ?

3.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,353

Per pupil spending ?

34.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046

(406) 636-2761

District: Lavina K-12 Schools

Feeder schools for Lavina High School:

Elementary:	Lavina Elementary
Middle:	Lavina Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Hispanic:

17.4%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2006 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (75% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Montana high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 61 percentile points since 2006

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg75%

Montana avg39%

2^nd of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Top 1%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

135^th of 387Lavina K-12 Schools among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	97.4	2 of 182	98.9%	★★★★★
2012	79.8	18 of 129	86.0%	★★★★☆
2007	33.0	109 of 136	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	49.1	85 of 138	38.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts100%+45 vs state

Science75%+45 vs state

Mathematics50%+19 vs state

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Schools Near Lavina High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
Lavina High School	Public	9-12	214 1st St East	Lavina	59046	Golden Valley County	Lavina K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 636-2761	23	6	3.8	34.8%	18 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	97.4	2^nd of 182 public high schools	98.9%					(n/a)	100.0	50.0	75.0	$28,353
Broadview High School	Public	9-12	13935 1st Street	Broadview	59015	Yellowstone County	Broadview High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 667-2337	50	7	7.0	100.0%	47 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	95.2	6^th of 182 public high schools	96.7%		50.9	48^th of 122 public high schools	60.7%	42	83.3	50.0	58.3	$19,005
Ryegate High School	Public	9-12	207 2nd Avenue West	Ryegate	59074	Golden Valley County	Ryegate K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 568-2211	14	2	6.0	100.0%	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41	122^nd of 182 public high schools	33.0%					(n/a)	33.3	33.3	16.7	$23,510

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavina High School

How many students attend Lavina High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 23 students attended Lavina High School.

Is Lavina High School a good school?

Yes! Lavina High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 182 Montana high schools.

What schools feed into Lavina High School?

Lavina High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lavina Elementary
Middle : Lavina Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Lavina High School?

Students at Lavina High School are 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Lavina High School in?

Lavina K-12 Schools

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